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The Lord’s first miracle takes place at a wedding at Cana in Galilee, foreshadowing the glory of his saving death and resurrection for us all.
Mass Readings – Christmas Season, January 7th
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St. Raymond Penyafort, pray for us!
Note: this photo was taken at Cana during the renewal of vows of those married couples who traveled on my pilgrimage to the Holy Land in December 2019.
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Merry Christmas! Depending on the Mass you attend, there are four different sets of readings. Yet as we ponder God’s love for our fallen world, may the hope in our hearts burst forth as we proclaim the Good News with tidings of glad joy: today is born our savior, Christ the Lord!
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Vigil Mass – Mass at Night – Mass at Dawn – Mass during the Day
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The encounter between Mary and Elizabeth reveals how God’s gift of joy surfaces in the presence of faith and fellowship. As we count our blessings today, may we express the Good News of the Lord’s love in our lives with those around us.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Advent
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St. Peter Cansius, pray for us!
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Jesus reveals through two parables the joy of Heaven when we repent of our sins and turn to God.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 31st Week of the Year
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St. Martin de Porres, pray for us!
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The Lord reminds us that light is meant to be seen and not hidden. May our lives shine with the light of Christ as we proclaim the Good News to others!
Mass Readings – Monday of the 25th Week of the Year
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St. Januarius, pray for us!
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Here are some of the main themes in the readings for the 14th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 66:10-14c
Rejoice and exult over the prosperity of Jerusalem. The Lord’s power shall be known to his servants in the sight of these blessings. Psalm 66:1-7,16,20
“Let all praise the name of the Lord.” Shout for joy and praise the good works of God. 2nd Reading – Galatians 6:14-18
Paul boasts in the cross of Jesus Christ, and now he bears the marks of Jesus on his body. Peace and mercy be to all who follow the Lord. Gospel – Luke 10:1-12,17-20
Jesus sends out 72 disciples in pairs to announce the Kingdom of God. They return, rejoicing at the power of the name of Jesus. Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year
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The joy of the resurrection of Jesus Christ transforms our hearts and overflows into our lives as we share the Good News. The Lord is risen! He is risen, indeed!
Mass Readings – Easter Sunday
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Let’s examine some of the main themes in the readings for Easter Day.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 10:34a,37-43
Peter proclaims the life, death and resurrection of Jesus to the crowd. The disciples are witnesses of Christ and testify on his behalf for the forgiveness of sins. Psalm 118: 1-2,16-17,22-23
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.” We give thanks for the might and glory of God who is merciful to us. 2nd Reading – Colossians 3:1-4
You have died with Christ, and your life is hidden with God. When Christ your life appears, you will appear with him in glory. 2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 5:6b-8
We clear out the old yeast of malice and wickedness. We make a new batch of dough with the new yeast of sincerity and truth. Gospel – John 20:1-9
Mary Magdalen finds the tomb empty and runs to tell Peter and the other disciple. Peter and the other disciple run back to the tomb. They had not yet understood that Jesus had to rise from the dead. Mass Readings – Easter Day
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Let’s explore some of the themes for this 5th Sunday of Lent.
1st Reading – Isaiah 43:16-21
The prophet invites the people to reflect on God’s mighty deeds in the past. The Lord is now doing something new that will renew all creation. Psalm – 126:1-6
“The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.” Out of moments of suffering and trial, we recall God’s grace and help. 2nd Reading – Philippians 3:8-14
St. Paul contrasts how little he disregards the suffering in this life for the glory we possess in Jesus Christ. With his hope anchored in the Lord, he eagerly looks ahead to the future. Gospel – John 8:1-11
A woman caught in adultery is brought before Jesus by an angry crowd. After Jesus gently admonishes the crowd to consider their own sins, he then shows mercy to the woman. Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Lent
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Note: These are the readings for “Year C” in the Lectionary for Mass. On the 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays of Lent, parishes may use the “Year A” readings at Masses that include members of the RCIA process.
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When asked if he was the Christ, John the Baptist redirected the crowd to the coming of Jesus. His humility offers us an example about how to live our lives as we follow the Lord.
Mass Readings – Baptism of the Lord
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Three Great Things 